WEL218 Developing Cross Cultural Competencies (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Human Services (HUSER)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
Students will be introduced to key concepts relating to service provision and service delivery and will explore the strategies and competencies required when working with a range of culturally diverse communities throughout Australia. The relationship between cultural diversity and policy development as well as its implementation will be analysed in the context of the social welfare field.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 1 | |
|---|---|
| Internal | Dubbo |
| Internal | Wagga Wagga |
| Distance | Wagga Wagga |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: WEL218
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
Be able to analyse critically the key issues that have influenced service provision and service delivery to culturally diverse communities
Understand the strategies and policy implications of access and equity in relation to welfare programs throughout Australia
Be able to demonstrate an understanding of cross cultural competencies in delivering services to individuals, groups and communities from diverse cultural backgrounds
Be able to assess the impact of policies on special needs groups with particular reference to young people
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
Key policies and issues relating to cultural diversity Mapping programs, services and migrant welfare at National, State and Local levels Access and equity at the policy and service delivery levels Cross cultural competencies Implementing cross cultural competencies when working with individuals Implementing cross cultural competencies when working with communities Working with young people from culturally diverse communities
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.